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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.98, 3,091.22 and 1,355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.98, 3,091.22 and 1,355.64 is: 1,870.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.98 : 3,091.22 = 1,355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.98/3,091.22 = 1,355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.98x = 3,091.22 × 1,355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.98x = 4,190,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,581.48/2,239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.81

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